Boston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Boston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 13.012 N,0 15.603 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.216867
  • Longitude: -0.260050
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOSTON
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1168
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6391/19 16.9.19 MINED IN 541900N, 002200W, APPROX. INS AS NDWPA. BA 1191. 5.12.74 SHOWN AS USC PA 15MTRS IN 541900N, 002200W. NC 129. 2.3.93 DRIFTED ASHORE ON FILEY BRIGG AND BROKE UP. LIES OUTSIDE THE GULLEY, BETWEEN HIGH BRIGG AND THE BIRDWATCHER'S HUT AT THE FOOT OF CARR NAZE. BOILER CAN BE SEEN BREAKING THE SURFACE AT LWS AND SOME WRECKAGE LIES IN THE GULLEY ITSELF. (DIVE YORKSHIRE). AMEND POSN FOR FILING ONLY IN 541300N, 001530W. BR STD. HH090/730/01 19.11.97 NOT LOCATED. DIVERS REPORT THAT SCRAP METAL ONLY REMAINS. SITUATED IN DEEP GULLEY N OF FILEY BRIG. UNABLE TO SURVEY OR DISPROVE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. SEP 2016/00007250 19.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 23, 2016

Circumstances of loss

30.12.14 BUILT IN 1905 BY NYLANDS VAERKSTED, CHRISTIANIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S D/S BOSTON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 119NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DRAMMEN FOR LONDON. MINED. (SIBI). WAS THEN REPORTED TO DRIFT ALONG THE COAST AND FOUNDERED ON FILEY BRIGG. (SCARBOROUGH PICTORIAL, 30.12.14).

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FAQ

Where is the BOSTON wreck located?

The BOSTON wreck is located at coordinates 54 13.012 N,0 15.603 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOSTON?

The seabed around the BOSTON lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the BOSTON sink?

The BOSTON sank on Dec 22, 1914.

When was the wreck of the BOSTON discovered?

The wreck of the BOSTON was discovered in 1914.

What country did the BOSTON belong to?

The BOSTON belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BOSTON carrying?

The BOSTON was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BOSTON?

The BOSTON had a tonnage of 1168 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOSTON?

The BOSTON is classified as a steam ship.

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